General Laborer

Overview

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is currently seeking a Per Diem General Laborer for our pantries. T his role plays a vital part in providing temporary food assistance to individuals and families in need across Erie County. The ideal candidate will be committed to reducing poverty and food insecurity through compassionate service and efficient pantry operations.

This position requires both teamwork and independent initiative, with t en (10) hours per week at various pantry locations. Catholic Charities is a non-profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals, children, and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of all faiths, backgrounds, and circumstances.

As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York, Catholic Charities delivers wide-ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults. As a trauma-informed agency, we strive to support the total well-being of clients and employees.

Catholic Charities prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as: CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for Everyone) Committee to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued; Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Committee to lead agency efforts in creating and maintaining a trauma-informed workplace; Wellbeing Committee to empower staff to reach their full potential through personal wellness and community support; and the Safety Committee to maintain a physically and psychologically safe and welcoming environment for all.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities Perform food pantry tasks such as, but not limited to, unloading food trucks, moving perishable or non-perishable food products or equipment from one area to another, and discarding waste. Perform duties as part of a team to help ensure effective and efficient pantry operations. Support and assist pantry volunteers and staff in completing all tasks.

General housekeeping duties such as sweeping floors and taking apart cardboard boxes for recycling. Work safely and comply with all safety rules and procedures; promote team safety. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas to meet USDA standards. Represent Catholic Charities in a courteous and professional manner with donors, volunteers, visitors, community members, agency partners, clients, and staff.

Support food drives and pickups as directed, including occasional Saturday work. Attend staff and training meetings as directed. Assist with snow removal as needed to ensure safe walking conditions for staff, volunteers, and clients. Comply with Catholic Charities' Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, ensuring all duties are performed in alignment with organizational standards for confidentiality, privacy, documentation, and ethical conduct.

Maintain physical ability to lift and safely move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Possess a valid NYS Driver's License, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel between locations within the same workday. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, and move food products, supplies, equipment, and donated goods weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, with or without reasonable accommodation .

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday. Ability to work in warehouse, pantry, loading dock, and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions. Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment, as trained.

Possess a valid New York State Driver's License, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel between locations during the workday.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in a related field or working with individuals, families, and communities in need. Ability to work independently and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Volunteer experience preferred but not required. Customer service experience preferred but not required. Must be compassionate and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of those served.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

What We Offer

10 hours per week Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@ccwny.

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